Nintendo eShop News - September 4, 2025

REDMOND, Wash., September 04, 2025 - Nintendo today rolled out this week’s Nintendo Download update and weathered unprecedented demand on the Nintendo eShop as fans rushed to pick up the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch and Store Outages Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the acclaimed indie hit, launched today on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $19.99. However, the game’s sudden release without prior pre-orders led to severe server strain. Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Nintendo eShop storefronts all experienced intermittent crashes and error pages as players attempted to purchase or download the title simultaneously.

New Digital Releases Today’s North American Nintendo Download update highlights include :

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong - Switch 2 Edition ($19.99)
  • Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - Switch 2 Retail ($69.99, available Sept. 5)
  • Everyone’s Golf Hot Shots - Switch Download ($39.99, available Sept. 5)
  • Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition - Switch 2 Retail ($59.99)
  • The Exit 8 - Switch 2 Download ($4.99)
  • Above Snakes - Switch Download ($20.99)
  • Adventure of Samsara - Switch Download ($19.99)

Additional new titles ranging from indie puzzle games to major AAA releases also joined the eShop lineup today.

Indie Spotlight: POGO Stadium Indie developer Kyoto Entertainment Works Inc. and publisher ruff Co. Ltd. released POGO Stadium for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This rhythm-driven territory-battle game debuted today with a special launch discount available for a limited time.

Ongoing Blockbuster Sale To celebrate September’s release slate, Nintendo kicked off the Blockbuster Sale, offering discounts on a curated selection of digital games through September 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT on Nintendo.com and the Nintendo eShop. Players can find deals on top-rated titles across genres up to 50% off.

Looking Ahead With Silksong demand still causing sporadic eShop outages, Nintendo’s networks are under heavy load. Fans are encouraged to retry purchases if they encounter errors and to explore the Blockbuster Sale while browsing today’s digital releases.